North West London-based, half Japanese and half English singer/songwriter/producer Saïna (pronounced Sa-ee-na) took up the piano and guitar age 7 and started to write her own songs age 12. After attending the BRIT School and working from her bedroom studio, she writes and collaborates with others, her style influenced by Neo-Soul, alternative Rnb and electronic sounds. She has recently begun exploring Japanese folk sounds and lyrics. Through the striking visual imagery and irony in her lyrics she explores themes of connection, vulnerability and renewal. With a backlog of many gigs, Saïna has been recognised through live performances at venues such as XOYO, Tape London, Amazing Grace, Hootananny and Bush Hall, supporting acts such as Bluey Robinson, INJI and Lewis Fitzgerald. She has also garnered frequent radio coverage on BBC Introducing, BBC Radio London, Balamii, Reprezent Radio and more. Her track with Jackson Homer, Movie, was selected as track of the week on BBC 1XTRA, as well as placement on editorial playlists like Fresh Finds, New Music Friday, and Life Sucks. In March 2024, Saïna reached the longlist for the Glastonbury Emerging Competition. Prior to this, she was selected for the Youth Music Fund, in support of her single, Strangers. Together with her best friend, Zoe Cheung, the East Asian female DJ duo, ZEE-2, sold out their headline show in London. They play an eclectic mix of House, Afro, Amapiano, Baile Funk, Garage and more.